Technical Advisory Committee

The CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides technical expertise and support to regional scientific research and restoration efforts. Its members are respected scientists from a variety of public and private entities. This committee provides input to CHNEP Management and Policy Committees, advising on technical decisions.

The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held on December 4th, 2025, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Centennial Park - large multipurpose room:

1120 Centennial Blvd. - Port Charlotte, FL, 33953.

The agenda and supporting meeting materials will be available below prior to the next meeting date. In-person CHNEP TAC meetings have resumed. If you are unable to attend in person or to arrange for an alternate to do so, please email Nicole at niadevaia@chnep.org or call (941) 833-6580.

Upcoming Technical Advisory Committee Meetings:

December 4, 2025
April 9, 2026
August 6, 2026
December 3, 2026

TAC Membership

Bylaws

August 7, 2025 TAC Meeting Materials:

Agenda Packet

Supporting documents related to Agenda Items:

Presentations from the August 7th, 2025 TAC Meeting:

Charlotte Harbor Algae Working Group Update

Arielle Taylor-Manges - FDEP

NOTE: All meetings are open to the public. Information about the meetings is posted on the corresponding Committee page at least a week in advance of the next meeting date.

SWERT Update

Kevin Kalasz - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

BWLT Strategic

Conservation Plan

Brooke Langston - BWLT

City of Sanibel Surface Water Management Plan

Jordan Varble -

Johnson Engineering

Technical Advisory Committee

August 7, 2025 TAC Meeting Materials:

Agenda Packet

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Presentations from the August 7th, 2025 TAC Meeting: